Education Economist

   Second Education Development Project – EDP II  Terms of Reference   Education Economist (Proc ref: IC019-3.3)   Background The Government of Lebanon (GOL) through the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) is implementing the Education Sector Development Plan (ESDP), based on the pillars of the National Education Strategy that aim to provide: (i) Education Available on the Basis of Equal Opportunity; (ii) Quality Education that Contributes to Building a Knowledge Society; (iii) Education that Contributes to Social Integration; (iv) Education that Contributes to Economic Development; and (v) Educational Governance. The ESDP is being led by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) and the ESDP programs are funded by several external agencies (World Bank, USAID, EU, UNICEF …). The Second Education Development Project (EDP- II), funded by the World Bank, Loan Agreement # 7966-LE, under the law # 227 dated 25/10/2012, is currently being embarked upon by MEHE. This project has prepared an integrated development strategy and has developed the core information and management tools required to commence project implementation. In order to ensure effective integrated implementation of the EDP- II and other projects, MEHE has established an Education Sector Development Secretariat (ESDS). This Secretariat comprises a multidisciplinary team of experts and officers for management and technical support, reporting to the executive level of the Ministry.  ESDS is in the objective of engaging the services of an Education Economist.     The role of the Education Economist is to undertake all tasks within the EDP II that are related to Education System Financing (as specified below). The Education Economist shall report to the ESDS Director.   Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities of the ESDS Education Economist are the following: Assemble and analyze all literature relating to Education Sector Financing in Lebanon; Identify and establishes liaison with key professionals having skills and/or experience in education financing; Establish a mechanism for continuing dialogue with the ministry of Finance in order to assess the position of education within the national economic and fiscal environment; Develop a comprehensive understanding of the current funding streams that are currently used to finance education in Lebanon; Compile a database of relevant international literature regarding education sector financing, paying particular attention to progressive models adopted in developing country environments; Undertake a participating, supporting, and coordinating role in the definition, management and implementation of the Education System Financing Study; participate in the consultant selection process and support implementation of the Education System Financing Study; Serve as liaison with the Educational Center for research and Development and other relevant entities (Directorates General, Council for Development and Reconstruction, Ministry of Finance, etc…) to mobilize expertise required for the conduct of the study; Undertake other related duties as required by the Secretariat Director.   Experience At least 2 years of professional experience in a relevant business or environment if the incumbent has a Master’s Degree in Economics; or at least 4 years of professional experience in a relevant business or environment if the incumbent has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics Experience in projects funded by international donors and organizations, is a plus.   Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or  Master’s Degree in Economics (depending on years of experience); Ability to interact and communicate effectively most senior MEHE staff; Strong oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English, French is a plus Demonstrated knowledge of the structure of education in Lebanon; Demonstrated ability to work in a team based environment;    Application and Contact Details This position is funded by the Second Education Development Project – EDPII – World Bank Loan no 7996 – LE. Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes to proc@mehe.gov.lb  by the deadline of May 12, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Beirut local time.           To ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert “Education Economist (Proc. ref. IC019-3.3)” in the subject line of the e-mail. Only candidates who are being invited for an interview will be contacted. Our hiring is limited to Lebanese nationals.